Parenting a teenager is not easy. You may be worried about where your child is, who they’re with, and what they’re doing. You may be upset over fighting with him or her, a lack of communication or your  teen's open defiance.

Teens and adolescents are under more stress than ever before. They face challenges differently than any other time in society. Stress brought on from peer pressure and social media, divorce, bullying and trauma can cause teens to act out in vastly different ways.

These stressors can cause young people to struggle with self-image and esteem, rebellion or depression. They find their own cures through eating disorders, self-mutilation, obsessive online addictions, and sometimes substance abuse.

Therapy can be an opportunity to:

• Increase self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness
• Learn about yourself and discover who you are
• Learn positive self-care
• Address depression or anxiety
• Develop a positive relationship with food and your body
• Understand the way you communicate and learn new skills
• Explore feelings about making positive decisions 
• Explore feelings about making positive decisions about drugs and alcohol
• Understand the shifting roles and boundaries in your relationships with your family